Shutdown looms as Republicans seek short-term spending deal for government - The Washington Post

Shutdown looms as Republicans seek short-term spending deal for government - The Washington Post: Most federal agencies will close on Friday at midnight if Democrats won’t support such a plan, which they seem unlikely to do at this point.

Disinformation and democracy in Indonesia - New Mandala

Disinformation and democracy in Indonesia - New Mandala

Islamic leaders don't get their 'copy and paste' of Jakarta - New Mandala

Islamic leaders don't get their 'copy and paste' of Jakarta - New Mandala

Rappler’s registration revoked in the Philippines

Rappler’s registration revoked in the Philippines: THE Philippine government has revoked the registration of digital news organisation Rappler over allegations it has breached mass media and foreign-ownership laws.

Individual Mandate Now Gone, G.O.P. Targets the One for Employers - The New York Times

Individual Mandate Now Gone, G.O.P. Targets the One for Employers - The New York Times: Congressional Republicans will try once again to undo a requirement in the Affordable Care Act for employers to offer coverage to their employees.

The women-in-power revolution: In state legislatures, #TimesUp, guys - The Washington Post

The women-in-power revolution: In state legislatures, #TimesUp, guys - The Washington Post: In Virginia, a record number of women took seats Wednesday in the House. It’s a start, but more progress is needed in Richmond and nationwide.

Incoming N.J. governor plans a swing to the left — and a model for the country - The Washington Post

Incoming N.J. governor plans a swing to the left — and a model for the country - The Washington Post: Phil Murphy’s term begins Tuesday. Republicans hope to use his liberal agenda to persuade voters not to vote Democratic in dozens of governor’s races playing out this year.

Jeff Flake isn’t just comparing Trump to Stalin. He’s comparing Republicans to Stalin’s enablers. - The Washington Post

Jeff Flake isn’t just comparing Trump to Stalin. He’s comparing Republicans to Stalin’s enablers. - The Washington Post: Jeff Flake continues to warn Republicans, in increasingly explicit terms, that standing by Trump is no better than Trump himself.

U.S. government, citing ruling, again will accept requests for DACA protection - The Washington Post

U.S. government, citing ruling, again will accept requests for DACA protection - The Washington Post: Federal judge had stayed effort to rescind permits for the program.

Doctors want President Donald Trump's head examined - CNN

Doctors want President Donald Trump's head examined - CNN: Trump's doctor got an urgent letter from more than 70 mental health experts and medical professionals urging him to perform basic mental health tests on the president.

Trump Administration Wants More Control Over U.S. Lands for Border Wall - The New York Times

Trump Administration Wants More Control Over U.S. Lands for Border Wall - The New York Times: “This should set off all kinds of red flags,” said one advocate, fearing the land grab will violate civil liberties. Others say it will harm the environment.

Antiabortion activist abruptly steps down as head of HHS’s family planning division - The Washington Post

Antiabortion activist abruptly steps down as head of HHS’s family planning division - The Washington Post: But Teresa Manning's departure does not appear to represent a major ideological shift within the department.

Trump’s first official physical exam could provide new clues about his health - The Washington Post

Trump’s first official physical exam could provide new clues about his health - The Washington Post: ‘He doesn’t look healthy,’ one physician said of the president, citing his diet and complexion.

Republicans in immigrant-rich Fla. scramble in wake of Trump’s remarks - The Washington Post

Republicans in immigrant-rich Fla. scramble in wake of Trump’s remarks - The Washington Post: The president’s crude characterization of countries where many Floridians were born could hurt the GOP in key elections.

Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts - ABC News

Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts - ABC News: Indonesia hard-line Muslims protest ban on Facebook accounts